The Sir Lindsay and Lady Ride Memorial Fund

The Sir Lindsay and Lady Ride Memorial Fund subsidises the publication of serious works on Hong Kong history, society and culture which would otherwise not be commercially viable. These are published under the imprint of the Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong Studies Series.

The Fund also provides limited financial assistance to independent authors for research projects which fall within the Society’s range of interests. The Fund was established in 2003 by the Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong and is named after the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong 1949-1964 and his wife, both founder members of the RASHK. The initial funding by the branch was supplemented by a generous donation from Lady Clague, wife of the late Sir Douglas Clague.

As of 2022, some thirty-six titles have been published with the support of the Fund, with more in progress. Details of the books that have been published can be found here.

Applications from publishers for publication subsidies may be addressed to the Chair of the Trustees at cmunn@hku.hk for consideration by the Trustees. Donations should be mailed to membership@royalasiaticsociety.org.hk.

Appeal for Donations

Please click here for a letter from the RASHK President Dr. Helen Tinsley and Testimonial from Vice President Dr. Stephen Davies or here for a direct link to the donation form.